Josh Rouse (born 1972 in Paxton, Nebraska) is an American roots/melodic fol… Read Full Bio ↴Josh Rouse (born 1972 in Paxton, Nebraska) is an American roots/melodic folk singer. From his first album, Dressed Up Like Nebraska, in 1998, he has won critical acclaim.

Rouse lived in various places in Midwest America during his childhood due to his father's military career. Following his time at Austin Peay State University, he eventually settled down in Tennessee, where he met some local musicians and began recording. Signing to the Rykodisc subsidiary Slow River, in 1998, Rouse issued his debut album, Dressed Up Like Nebraska, to widespread critical acclaim; upon settling in Nashville, he was befriended by Kurt Wagner, frontman of the endlessly brilliant chamber country group Lambchop, and in the fall of 1999, the two singers/songwriters issued a collaborative EP, Chester.

Rouse's second solo LP, Home, appeared the following spring and was followed by Under the Cold Blue Stars in 2002. For his next record Rouse hooked up with producer Brad Jones and the resulting album in 2003, 1972, was both a homage to the soft rock sounds of Rouse's youth and an opening up and deepening of his sound. Before the release of his next album, Rouse's marriage ended and he moved from Nashville to Spain. This spawned 2004's Nashville, an example of his versatile musical talent, featuring a blend of Rock, Jazz and Ballad. It served as a farewell to both the city and his marriage; it was also his most fully realized record to date. This album was chosen as one of Amazon.com's Top 100 Editor's Picks of 2005 (#80).

Rouse's next album, called Subtitulo, was released March 21, 2006 in which his move to Spain was evident.It marked a further finessing of his sound and a move towards the music of an early Paul Simon.

2007 saw a rather busy year for Rouse. He started off supporting John Mayer on a series of his Winter Tour dates. Not soon after, he released a joint EP with his girlfriend Paz Suay, under the moniker of She's Spanish, I'm American. At the end of July, Rouse released his 7th LP, Country Mouse, Cit y House. The record marked a detour from Subtitulo, offering a fuller, more instrumental sound, which appeared to divide both critics and fans. Rouse toured extensively worldwide to support the album.

He released "El Turista" in February 2010 and "The Happiness Waltz" in 2013.

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Sunshine
Josh Rouse Lyrics

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Forget all your little problems
Forget the boy you left at the bar
I got a stash been savin' for months now
California's not very far

Come on lady
Take this bum and make him right
You're my steady

You're the one who makes me feel
Sunshine

One that makes me feel sunshine

I want to be your baby daddy
I want to be your self-employed
So pack up the van and we'll go drivin
To the coastal state
Uh-huh

Come on lady
Take this bum and make him right
You're my steady
You're the one that makes me feel

So come on lady
Give this bum a sense of pride
You're my steady
You're the one that makes me feel
Feel
Sunshine

One that makes me feel sunshine
One that makes me feel sunshine

One that makes me feel sunshine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Josh Rouse's song "Sunshine" talk about the desire to escape from the difficulties of life and start anew with a partner in California. The singer encourages his lover to forget her problems and join him on a big adventure. He wants her to make him feel the sunshine and bring happiness and hope back into his life. The lyrics have a slightly desperate edge to them, as if the singer is trying to convince his lover that their dream is still possible.

The song's lyrics contain a sense of longing and hope for a better life, and the theme of escape from problems is quite prevalent. The singer is willing to leave everything behind and start fresh, provided he has his lover by his side. The song's upbeat, catchy melody and rhythm make it a perfect summer anthem that is both fun and nostalgic. The lyrics communicate the desire to live life to the fullest and embrace the unknown with a partner who brings sunshine to one's life.

Line by Line Meaning

Forget all your little problems
Stop worrying about insignificant issues

Forget the boy you left at the bar
Forget about your past failed relationships

I got a stash been savin' for months now
I have been saving money for a long time

California's not very far
The destination California is within easy reach

Come on lady
Addressing someone to come closer

Take this bum and make him right
Accept this flawed person and help him become better

You're my steady
A significant other that provides stability

You're the one who makes me feel
You bring positive emotions into my life

Sunshine
Warmth and happiness

I want to be your baby daddy
I want to be your partner to have children with

I want to be your self-employed
I want to support my family with my own business

So pack up the van and we'll go drivin'
Let's go on a road trip together

To the coastal state
The destination of the road trip is the state with the Pacific coastline

Give this bum a sense of pride
Help me be proud of myself

Feel
Positive emotions

One that makes me feel sunshine
Someone who brings warmth and light into my life

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JASON KEITH PERRY, ALED PHILLIPS, IAIN PRASAD MAHANTY, JOEL FISHER, ANDREW WILLIAM SHEEHY, PHILIP JAMES JENKINS

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